The Australian Federal Court delivered a landmark judgement on climate change, marking an important moment in our history. The class action case was brought on behalf of all Australian children and teenagers, against Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Their aim was to prevent Ley from possibly approving the Whitehaven coal mine extension project, near Gunnedah in...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. It’s almost winter in the Southern Hemisphere and here in the land down under, we’re hunkering down, donning our comfiest and warmest attire and rugging up on the couch under layers of blankets. As the cold temperatures keep us as...
Australia’s largest telecommunications company Telstra has announced new sustainable packaging standards that will see the business use only recycled or renewable materials in branded packaging by the end of 2022. This announcement comes on the back of climate and energy commitments the company announced last year including a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions (carbon neutrality) and reduce...
The busy buzz of pollinating bees is a sound most of us associate with summer. If you live in temperate regions of Australia, you may start to notice fewer insects as the weather gets colder. Across most of the continent, however, some flower-visiting insects are active all year round – and some are more common...
Whether you are a composting novice or an experienced home composter, no composting journey is smooth and hassle-free. As often happens with composting, life gets in the way and before you know it, you’re struggling with your compost pile, whether it be a rodent problem, an odour problem, or both. There’s no need to panic,...
Melbourne-based sustainable bedding and homewares company ettitude is officially Climate Neutral certified. The brand has committed to measuring, reducing and offsetting all of the carbon emissions associated with its operations following Climate Neutral’s internationally recognised standards for carbon measurement, neutrality and offsetting. Last year, the brand offset its emissions by funding reforestation projects in Nicaragua through its...
Australian circular brand UPPAREL, B-Corp certified makers of sustainable socks and underwear, has just released the world’s first circular flip out children’s sofa, made from 100% upcycled textiles and recyclables. “Everything we do today is for the benefit of the next generation, so it made sense that our very first product was focused on the...
Pretty soon, many more Australians are going to be composting their food waste. The Victorian government kicks off its four-bin system from this year, and the federal government is considering a plan to turn kitchen scraps into fertiliser for farmers. But knowing exactly what to put in your compost bin can be tricky – and...
To cut down on household waste produced over the Easter period, many councils are reminding residents about Easter recycling. Sharing some helpful tips about recycling Easter egg wrappers on its website, the South Australian government suggests rinsing foil wrapping before placing in the recycling bin. “If it’s got chocolate on it, rinse it off first...
A clean, clear space. A stark, pared-back interior. A capsule wardrobe filled with only high-quality, beautifully made essentials. A kitchen stocked with a few carefully selected essentials, and a pantry full of glass jars rather than throwaway plastic containers. A bathroom cabinet carrying a couple of well-targeted products in beautiful, environmentally conscious packaging. Sounds appealing,...
According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, one-third of all food produced worldwide is wasted and if food waste was a country, it would be the third-largest emitting country in the world, after the United States and China. In a recent Australian food waste survey, the four main reasons for food waste are: food going off...
Have a heap of leftover wine cork stoppers and not sure what to do with them? A great way to make use of them is to turn them into mini succulent planters. These make cute decoratives in your home or office. They also make cheap and sustainable wedding favours and bonbonnieres. . These DIY mini...